Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Culinary History
Certification
Additional Information
Focus
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Maria Magdalena Guzman

Las Vegas,USA

Summary

Focus : To create and present quality dishes from pastry to elite nutritional dishes for the masses, all while learning new methods to add to my arsenal. Simply put, the best creations of the culinary world come from the pressure situations of uncomfortability in the kitchen that evolves into a dish rewarded with a silent smile or head nod as a thank you. Quality for the guest will always be first, while showcasing the skills of the Process, also if everything goes bad everyone Loves Ice Cream.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Cook Assistant

Don’s Steak House
11.2023 - Current
  • Ingredient Preparation:Measuring, weighing, and preparing ingredients according to recipes.
  • Baking and Cooking:Assisting in the baking process, including operating ovens and other equipment.
  • Quality Control:Ensuring that all baked goods meet the establishment's quality standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
  • Kitchen Organization and Cleanliness:Maintaining a clean and organized pastry station, following food safety guidelines, and ensuring proper storage of ingredients.
  • Following Recipes and Standards:Adhering to established recipes and procedures to maintain consistency.
  • Communication and Teamwork:Collaborating with the Pastry Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Manager — Chef

South Point Hotel & Casino
07.2014 - Current
  • Specialty : Pantry, Chef/ Service Assistant

Manager — Chef

Carmines Italian Bistro
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Specialty : Pantry

Manager — Chef

Dos Caminos Mexican Eatery
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Specialty : Pantry

Manager — Chef

Firefly Mexican Tapas
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Specialty : Pastry, Pantry, Line Cook

Manager — Chef

Mon Ami Gabi Classic French Bistro
01.2004 - 07.2011
  • Specialty : Pastry. Pantry, Line Cook

Education

University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara
01.1986

Skills

  • Dough handling
  • Organization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Pastry preparation

Culinary History

  • South Point Hotel & Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89183, 702.796.7111, Manager — Chef, Stephanie Golightly, Pantry, Chef/ Service Assistant, 07/01/14, Current
  • Carmines Italian Bistro, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 702.374.4002, Manager — Chef, Micheal, Pantry, 06/01/13, 07/01/14
  • Dos Caminos Mexican Eatery, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 702.219.9580, Manager — Chef, Mauricio, Pantry, 02/01/13, 06/01/13
  • Firefly Mexican Tapas, 3824 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89169, 702.624.2339, Manager — Chef, Angel Guevara, Pastry, Pantry, Line Cook, 02/01/12, 02/01/13
  • Mon Ami Gabi Classic French Bistro, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 702.461.0471, Manager — Chef, Claude Gaty, Pastry, Pantry, Line Cook, 01/01/04, 07/01/11

Certification

Food Handler/ Health Card, 06/29/19

Additional Information

From gathering knowledge dating back to 2004 encompassing Classic French Cuisine, Traditional warm Mexican style cuisine and ending with an added spice of Italian Bistro Cuisine. I have prepared quality over Pantry Lines with a wide range of dishes and flair to simple quality lines of method and flavor. I’ve had the pleasure of working with many up and coming Chefs imported and local well known and cemented Chefs here in Las Vegas on various Lines that I have gathered a fine detail in quality of dishes and timeliness of preparation. Currently residing in an American Style simplicity cuisine located in a local Casino Resort Environment adding speed of method preparation to my growing list of skillsets.

Focus

To create and present quality dishes from pastry to elite nutritional dishes for the masses, all while learning new methods to add to my arsenal. Simply put, the best creations of the culinary world come from the pressure situations of uncomfortability in the kitchen that evolves into a dish rewarded with a silent smile or head nod as a thank you. Quality for the guest will always be first, while showcasing the skills of the Process, also if everything goes bad everyone Loves Ice Cream.

Recommendations:

Chef Edwin Martinez

(702)245-2892

Timeline

Pastry Cook Assistant

Don’s Steak House
11.2023 - Current

Manager — Chef

South Point Hotel & Casino
07.2014 - Current

Manager — Chef

Carmines Italian Bistro
06.2013 - 07.2014

Manager — Chef

Dos Caminos Mexican Eatery
02.2013 - 06.2013

Manager — Chef

Firefly Mexican Tapas
02.2012 - 02.2013

Manager — Chef

Mon Ami Gabi Classic French Bistro
01.2004 - 07.2011

University of Guadalajara
Maria Magdalena Guzman